Gooochi Browser Tools
Gooochi browser tools, also known as Gooochi BHO (browser helper object), Enhancement Browser Tools Gooochi, Gooochi Browser Optimizer or Gooochi A Adware, are nothing else than a Trojan horse -- a disguised piece of malicious code that can infect your computer, causing unwanted effects and compromising system security. Sometimes anti-malware programs can remove Gooochi. Very persistent infections may require manual removal, which should be done by an experienced professional.
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How Gooochi is Spread
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Gooochi can be disguised as a legitimate program. Filenames can be changed to make the Trojan look like a game, utility or other useful piece of code. Gooochi may be bundled -- deliberately or accidentally -- with legitimate software, and downloaded onto your machine. Other malicious programs known as "downloaders" can place Gooochi on your system without your knowledge. Gooochie can also be spread via file-sharing networks.
The Gooochie Trojan
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Once downloaded or otherwise placed on your computer, Gooochi creates a file in the System32 folder. This is a folder containing crucial data that your Windows system requires to operate. It also creates registry keys; your Windows registry is a database of settings and options that control the way programs on your system behave. The registry key created by Gooochi tells your computer to launch Gooochi every time your browser program is opened.
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Infection Symptoms
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Gooochi serves pop-up ads on your computer. Gooochi can change your homepage and prevent you from changing it back; it can also hijack your browser, redirecting it to unwanted Web pages. Gooochi also has more serious effects: it can track the websites you visit, record your keystrokes as you type -- including usernames and passwords -- and send the data to a third party. It can also download other dangerous files and allow your computer to be accessed and controlled remotely.
Removing Gooochi
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To remove Gooochi from your system, you should first try using your existing anti-malware utilities. If this fails, try using dedicated anti-spyware utilities such as Spybot Search & Destroy or Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware. If all attempts at automated removal fail, it is possible to delete manually all the files and registry keys associated with Gooochi. Any deletion of files from System32 or from the Windows registry can potentially render your computer nonfunctional; only trained professionals or very experienced users should attempt this.
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References
Resources
- Microsoft Support: Windows Registry Information for Advanced Users
